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RE: Need 2 Jetcat Solenoids
The old style or the new style would be OK - Thanks-Mike
Posted on: 8/13/2012 6:42 AM by Author "IFLYBVM2"
in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11191461
Need 2 Jetcat Solenoids
Anybody got any used jetcat solenoids they can spare at a reasonable price ? I need a couple but don't want to pay 80 bucks each for brand new ones. Thanks-Mike Oberst
Posted on: 8/12/2012 5:15 PM by Author "IFLYBVM2"
in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11190833
RE: Best prop for a G 38?
Hi Fred-The last G-38 I had was on Twin Beech D18-It seemed to like a 20x8 the best. Lower RPMs than the 18" props and the Zenoah seemed to be happier there. Your mileage may vary of course, but it seemed to work for me. Best-Mike
Posted on: 8/11/2012 5:38 AM by Author "IFLYBVM2"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11189147
RE: Byron Corsair Instruction manual
Steven-I found it-Give me an address and it's on its way to you. PS THanks Fred for the kind words-Good to hear from you ! Best-Mike
Posted on: 7/20/2012 3:48 AM by Author "IFLYBVM2"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11162200
RE: Byron Corsair Instruction manual
I will look-I may have one for you. -Mike O.
Posted on: 7/19/2012 5:08 AM by Author "IFLYBVM2"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11160908
RE: Share Your Thoughts....
As a small business owner with two storefronts, I can tell you that I would and do charge the 15% restock fee when there is time and labor involved with getting the item resaleable again. All of this is spelled out on the receipt, so there's no gray area. If you want a full refund, it needs to come back to me just like I gave it to you. Our mom and pop has been in business for almost 40 years and we have always done it this way. Does the policy ruffle feathers every now and then ? Sure, but most people understand that as a small business owner we can't return these items where we got them, but must resell them instead. You were more than fair with 5% and I would stick to my guns on this one. You ain't never gonna please 'em all-take it from me. -Mike Oberst
Posted on: 7/3/2012 3:27 PM by Author "IFLYBVM2"
in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11141770
RE: CARF ULTRA LIGHTNING CRADLENEW PICS
How do we get in touch with the guy making these cradles ? Thanks-Mike O
Posted on: 6/18/2012 4:52 AM by Author "IFLYBVM2"
in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11122147
RE: spektrum vs JR
Wow Eaglepilot2, I thought I was the last one in the Carolinas to be flying 72mhz-apparently there are at least two of us. [:D] Like you, I have waited to let things shake out. The main reason I have not changed yet is because (knock on wood) my 72mhz JR 10x stuff has worked flawlessly for years and changing it for the sake of change makes no sense to me. I will change eventually, and probably will go with the new JR DMSS stuff, especially if they come out with a high end transmitter beyond the 11X, which I am guessing they will. Thanks-Mike Oberst
Posted on: 6/13/2012 3:53 PM by Author "IFLYBVM2"
in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11117227
RE: CARF-Models P-47 Thunderbolt
I am also in need of a good cradle solution for bench use and field assembly for my CARF P-47-If anyone has any ideas please help Thanks-Mike O
Posted on: 5/8/2012 2:25 PM by Author "IFLYBVM2"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11073381
Comp ARF Stab Crooked
Need some help-Had to replace the fuse on my CARF Patty Wag-All was well until I took the stabs off of my old fuse and bolted them up to my new one. Seems the stab guide tube was glued in slightly crooked on the new fuse at the factory in such a way that there is a gap at the front of one stab and at the rear of the other. (about 1/8" at front of stab) Didn't notice this until too late, as my airplane is ready to fly again, so I've got to fix it somehow. Suggestions on the best way to proceed ? Thanks-Mike Oberst
Posted on: 4/19/2012 1:46 PM by Author "IFLYBVM2"
in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11048881
RE: F9F COUGAR, AIRWORLD OR SKYMASTER?
What Jack says-Airworld has non-existent customer service. I too waited on Moki parts for months-Airworld will not so much as even respond most of the time. Finally, a fellow RCU member (from Germany) sent me the part I needed for free that he happened to have. Vogelsang does the best he can here in the states, but his hands are tied because of the Moki parts problem. Sad to have such a nice engine with a company behind it that could seemingly care less. -Mike Oberst
Posted on: 4/13/2012 5:30 AM by Author "IFLYBVM2"
in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11040042
RE: 85
Had two of them a few years back. Both flew great, but a few things to keep in mind: They both were fairly heavy, and took up quite a bit of runway to get them up on the step. Quite fast once airborne and cleaned up though. One flew with the old Moki 2.1 setup and one with the Husky Challenger setup-gas was WAY better and easier to start. On landings, definately use the flaps; if you don't, she will chew up LOTS of runway before you ever get her slowed down. With full flaps and power management, it landed great. Don't be scared of it, just respect it, as it's a heavily loaded warbird. probably the most scale P-51 I've ever seen. Even has the correct airfoil as I remember. My first one had the Century Junk retracts (HORRIBLE) and my second one had Aerotechs (MUCH better). Hope this helps- Mike Oberst
Posted on: 2/18/2012 3:47 PM by Author "IFLYBVM2"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10965001
RE: Eneloop batteries for giant scale P-47
If you wanna keep it simple, do what I do : I run dual Sanyo 2400 sub c packs (NO BS batteries is where I get them) in all my jets and warbirds. I run them through two seperate charge switches (JR only) and plug both into the recever. The only caveat doing it this way is you have to unplug one of the batteries before charging both in order to break the common ground. The Sanyo sub C, although not new technology by any means, is a proven workhorse, and they are quite durable. I replace them about every two years just for safety and have never had any issues. I am sure I will eventually try the A123's, but hard to fix something that ain't broke if you know what I mean. Regards-Mike Oberst
Posted on: 1/14/2012 3:50 PM by Author "IFLYBVM2"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10908888
RE: MOKI Engine parts
With all the confusion concerning the Moki name, does anyone know if this would be the correct source for Moki RADIAL engine parts as well ? Vogelsang here in the states does a good job but has some problems getting parts sometimes. Thanks-Mike O
Posted on: 12/28/2011 5:50 AM by Author "IFLYBVM2"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10879333
RE: ZIROLI 120
Hi Sam-I love hearing the sound of a truck also, but in my case it was motor freight ! Santa dropped off the 'ARF' version of what you are building: It's the 2009 Top Gun Expert class winning Ziroli 118" B-25. Proud to have it now residing in my hangar. Must give credit to Greg Hahn, the original owner and builder of this masterpiece. Certainly made my Christmas ! -Mike Oberst
Posted on: 12/24/2011 5:36 AM by Author "IFLYBVM2"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10874172
RE: Cockpit Builder Needed
Have to give a shout out to Scott-He completed my cockpit kit promptly and for what I thought was a reasonable price, considering that there is what seems like a 5 lb bag of ABS plastic in the kit. Good communication along the way and a talented modeler. Thanks again Scott ! -Mike Oberst
Posted on: 12/24/2011 4:59 AM by Author "IFLYBVM2"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10874132
RE: MOKI RADIAL Care and Maintenence
Hi Mick- Start procedure has been as follows : Choke on Ignition on Pull prop through with hand until you feel the 'bump' (usually 4-6 blades) Choke off Engine will then start easily when flipped smartly #3 will run until RPM reaches about mid throttle or slightly less but not at any higher RPM's We feel there is a bad coil on that cylinder that is breaking down under load, after checking with a modified spark tester Coil curently on order with Vogelsang. Thanks-Mike O
Posted on: 11/16/2011 3:46 PM by Author "IFLYBVM2"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10815394
Cockpit Builder Needed
Hi Guys- Looking for someone who would be interested in assembly, paint and detail on a Dynamic Balsa cockpit kit. It is for the CARF P-47. For those not familiar with the Dynamic Balsa kits, they are very detailed and as such come with at lease one zillion pieces of ABS plastic. I need someone who enjoys this type of detail work and can do this 'office' the justice it deserves. Email me or phone 843-546-6511 days EST-Ask for Mike Oberst
Posted on: 11/6/2011 1:10 PM by Author "IFLYBVM2"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10799580
RE: MOKI RADIAL Care and Maintenence
You will also find that black stuff much more when #3 is not firing, even after break in. This is due to un burnt oil in the fuel from the cylinder that is not firing. Nine o nine is correct that tweaking the low end as lean as possible should help the problem. Thanks-Mike O
Posted on: 10/19/2011 3:12 PM by Author "IFLYBVM2"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10773596
RE: MOKI RADIAL Care and Maintenence
Hi Guys- Big Dam Models is my 'crew chief', so to speak, (and long time friend / flying buddy) and is working on my Byron T-28 with Moki 150 upgrade. As he mentioned above, our problem is #3 cylinder seems to rarely hit at all. After several gallons, the top of the #3 piston is still shiny, and all others are black, which tells me it is not hitting much at all. It will fire at idle, but as the throttle is increased, it cuts out. With the cylinder dropped, max rpm is around 4200. When it hits (rarely), we see 5100 or so. As BDM mentioned, a turbolator would require massive firewall reconstruction. Hard to believe that something else is not going on here. We did pull the hall sensor and it appears to have seen some rubbing; but would only #3 cylinder be affected by bad hall sensor ? Seems that way back on the thread there was a guy from Iowa that fought this same problem on one of the early 150's, like mine is. Suggestions please !! Regards-Mike Oberst
Posted on: 10/11/2011 5:32 AM by Author "IFLYBVM2"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10759453
RE: Sierra Giant Scale service....
Ditto-He turned around my last repair in under a week-Couldn't ask for any better- Thanks-Mike Oberst
Posted on: 10/1/2011 4:57 AM by Author "IFLYBVM2"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10743275
RE: Byron/Ironbay T-28
Hi Craig-I am using the Robarts on the mains, and a Sierra on the nose. The sierra is a custom made gear, and it appears to be more stout than the Byron. Everyone else is using the Byron gear, so prob. not necessary to have the Sierra on the nose. So far so good on the Moki-I hope to maide her within a week or two. I will let you know how it goes. Thanks-Mike O.
Posted on: 9/30/2011 5:10 AM by Author "IFLYBVM2"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10741714
RE: CARF-Models P-47 Thunderbolt
Dynamic Balsa has the cockpit kits in stock now. Thanks-Mike Oberst
Posted on: 9/28/2011 11:38 AM by Author "IFLYBVM2"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10738653
RE: MOKI RADIAL Care and Maintenence
Hi Scott-Thanks for the reply-I will continue to try and get Vogelsang on the phone -he has the one I need. Excited to hear Denny is doin my '47 up right for me ! Thanks for the update. Speaking of MONDO LARGE P-47's, your is most impressive ! Can't wait to see the finished product. Best-Mike
Posted on: 9/25/2011 6:37 PM by Author "IFLYBVM2"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10733923
RE: MOKI RADIAL Care and Maintenence
Thanks Sam-I see they have a 25x12 three blade-do you guys think thats enough pitch for the 150 ? The aircraft is 100" T-28 Trojan. THanks-Mike O
Posted on: 9/25/2011 5:26 PM by Author "IFLYBVM2"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10733796
RE: MOKI RADIAL Care and Maintenence
Hi Guys-Running a 26 x 16 2 blade on my now well broken in 150. Would like to order a three blade 25" from Vogelsang, but after days of trying to get them on the phone I am at wits end. Anybody know who else might stock the 3 blade suitable for the 150 ? I see troy built has a 26" three blade, but not sure about that one. Thanks-Mike Oberst
Posted on: 9/25/2011 4:16 PM by Author "IFLYBVM2"
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10733703
JR Next New Transmitter ?
Does anyone know if there is a new JR transmitter coming down the pipeline ? I would think the next model would incoporate telemetry. I realize the 12X is still fairly new, but just curious, as I know the JR vs Futaba competition keeps both companies on their toes. -Mike Oberst
Posted on: 9/20/2011 3:31 PM by Author "IFLYBVM2"
in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10726302
RE: Jetcat smoke pump burnout?
Hi Shaz- I had a Jetcat smoke pump on a Kingcat. When I first tried it in the on position, it made my jet roll slowly to the right-some sort of interference I guessed. Not being a big smoke guy, I decided not to trouble shoot, but just to not turn it on. I had it on a rotary knob, so was not worried about hiting a switch by mistake. BIG mistake on my part. About a year later, after many flights, I took off one day and the plane did the same exact slow roll to the right that it would do when the smoke pump was switched on. I lost the jet and my conclusion is that the smoke pump somehow came unprogrammed and switched itself on. Before I could figure out what happened, the jet went through some trees and was a total loss. If I would have just been smart enough to unplug power from the smoke pump after noticing my initial problem. In any case, I am convinced it caused the loss of my Kingcat. Regards-Mike Oberst
Posted on: 9/18/2011 6:21 AM by Author "IFLYBVM2"
in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10722204
RE: I'm on the hunt..
Hi Pete- I am a bit further than 200 miles, but I have a Yellow F-15 Arf, all Futaba high end servos, has been flown. In good condition, although not pristeen. Last flown with P-120. Would take $3200 if you can pick up. I am available via phone 843-546-6511-Thanks-Mike Oberst, South Carolina
Posted on: 9/16/2011 12:26 PM by Author "IFLYBVM2"
in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10719711
RE: Rcpete's FEJ's A10 build pics
OMG Pete- Thats an amazing amount of re-work. FEJ should put you on the payroll for doing their R and D for them. Seriously, you deserve a medal or something. I think alot of guys would have sold it as is, taken the loss , and moved on. Best of luck on the "re" maiden. -mike oberst
Posted on: 9/15/2011 4:44 AM by Author "IFLYBVM2"
in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10717418
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